“If you have an eye infection, it’s important to stop wearing eye make-up and ensure you throw away the make-up you’ve been using, as the bacteria can live in it for a long time,” she says.

BAD HABIT #2 – HARSH MAKE-UP REMOVERS

If you routinely remove your make-up before bed, you’re following the golden rule of skincare. But it’s worth double checking that you’re using the most suitable remover for your sensitive eye area.

If you choose your make-up remover based on how quickly you can wipe off your mascara, your product may be too tough for delicate lashes and eyelid skin.

“If people are prone to sensitive skin, then the eye area will be even more sensitive,” says Francesca.

“Avoid highly-perfumed eye lotions and potions. Watch out for the preservative chlorhexidene (CHG), which you should keep away from the eyes at all costs because it can cause irritation, inflammation and allergies,” she advises.

Choosing the right remover will help you wake up with bright eyes each morning so you can start your make-up routine from your best natural look.

BAD HABIT #2 – HARSH MAKE-UP REMOVERS

If you routinely remove your make-up before bed, you’re following the golden rule of skincare. But it’s worth double checking that you’re using the most suitable remover for your sensitive eye area.

If you choose your make-up remover based on how quickly you can wipe off your mascara, your product may be too tough for delicate lashes and eyelid skin.

“If people are prone to sensitive skin, then the eye area will be even more sensitive,” says Francesca.

“Avoid highly-perfumed eye lotions and potions. Watch out for the preservative chlorhexidene (CHG), which you should keep away from the eyes at all costs because it can cause irritation, inflammation and allergies,” she advises.

Choosing the right remover will help you wake up with bright eyes each morning so you can start your make-up routine from your best natural look.

BAD HABIT #3 – FAILING TO DO YOUR RESEARCH

Shunning mascara in favour of lash treatments such as extensions or tints isn’t always the safest option for eye health if you haven’t done your research.

According to a Nouveau Lashes survey, price is the number one consideration when choosing a lash treatment, with more than half of women (52%) telling us this drives their choice.*

Meanwhile, just 16% choose a treatment based on the beautician’s competence.*

In fact, the quality of treatments and technical expertise varies considerably from salon to salon, which means that if you don’t do your research, you could be left with a nasty eye infection or lasting damage to your natural lashes. “Cheapest is not the best option, but neither is the dearest,” says Francesca.

“If imitation lash products are used that perhaps have not been tried and tested, they may damage your lashes, causing them to break off and fall out. They may also damage the hair roots, which cause the eyelashes to die off and not grow back.”